Aviva Romm, M.D.

Keep the Maternal Health Bill equitable! neighborhoodbirthcenter.org/action

Kamala Harris Launches Her Campaign for President youtu.be/sHky_Xopyrw?si… via @YouTube

When you post a new blog on Wednesday Jan 31 and the @nytimes and @washingtonpost cover the same topic the next day.... avivaromm.com/women-have-mor…

Did you know that babies are born with over 75 primal instincts that help them survive and thrive? ⁠ ⁠ 🎥 @parteramidwifery

Ever felt so exhausted that even a nap doesn't make you feel rested? Yes, a nap may be helpful, but it's often not enough to pull us back from burnout.⁠ Which types of rest are you needing? What gets in the way & how can you make space for the type of rest you really need? ⁠

Did you ever have to miss school because of period pain? Heavy periods? What does a period-friendly space mean to you?

Monday Wisdom. Release perfectionism. Welcome this moment. Welcome in your one precious life. Breathe in stillness. You have this day, sister. You have this. More on perfectionism at the link in bio. Thank you @rupikaur_

At the link in bio you'll find my article + podcast on navigating a miscarriage including how to do so safely at home. 💛🕯️ This work is based on decades of holding healing space with practical knowledge for women as both and MD + midwife.⁠ ⁠

Head to the link in my bio to hear my conversation about cesarean section overuse, with Neel Shah an OB working to reduce c-section overuse.

We wish we looked the way we did 5 or 10 years ago. Except we know that 5 or 10 years ago, we wished we looked the way we did 5 or 10 years before that! All of this begs the question: Where does the body love start? How about, now. ❤️

Times change & science has caught up. The midwives were right! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends a delay in umbilical cord clamping for at least 30–60 seconds, and the WHO recommends 2-3 minutes, for maximum benefits to mom and baby.

How do we allow our hearts to feel cracked open while still being able to function, cope & even learn to thrive when life feels ruptured? Diving into this question with me on today's On Health podcast episode is my friend, the truly-remarkable Kris Carr. avivaromm.com/podcast

My favorite fashion statement—finally getting the press it deserves. (Stay tuned for my baby wearing capsule wardrobe photos, coming soon!) What's your favorite way to wear baby or your best baby wearing story? @newyorkermag. #babywearing

PCOS insulin resistance occurs for a wide variety of reasons & causes the ovaries to produce excess testosterone. While important for various aspects of our well-being, elevated testosterone can lead to the most common symptoms of PCOS. avivaromm.com/herbs-and-supp…

As we transition into autumn, with to-do lists piling up and the pressure of getting back "on track," it's an important time to revisit an age-old and perennially resonant topic: Perfectionism. Tune into the podcast here: avivaromm.com/perfectionism-…

Did you know researchers estimate that nearly two-thirds of those living with Alzheimer’s in the US are women? & what's "bikini medicine" got to do with it? Join leading voice in Neuroscience, @dr_mosconi, & I on today's podcast episode! avivaromm.com/lisa-mosconi/

"The big reason I think that birth is so broken in this country is that the people doing it are not centered as the experts." Join me & my guest, @aliyarrow, author of Birth Control, The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood, on today's On Health podcast avivaromm.com/podcast

In this episode of my two-part podcast series, I explore the Pill's possible connections to: - Autoimmune conditions - Weight & blood sugar - Nutrient depletion - Bone density - S*x drive - Who we're attracted to - And more, including contraindications avivaromm.com/birth-control-…

Over the course of this two-part podcast series, I’ll be examining ten Pill myths & realities, concluding with a discussion on its suitability, who should avoid it, and how to make the best decisions tailored to your unique needs, concerns, and lifestyle. avivaromm.com/birth-control-…